30 Benin Republic monarchs billed for Osun

Over 30 traditional rulers from the Republic of Benin are expected at the Oodua World Children’s Day organised by Osun State.

Children from Southwest states and Yoruba-speaking communities in Kogi, Kwara, Edo and Delta states will assemble in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, on May 27.

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, is expected at the programme.

Speaking with reporters yesterday at the Governor’s Office in Osogbo, the Chairman of the Oodua World Children’s Day Planning Committee, Mr. Oguntola Toogun, an Assistant Chief of Staff to the governor, said: “The Governor Rauf Aregbesola administration is determined to give children a sense of direction and help them discover their potentials, so that they can function with poise and courage when they grow up.

“The Oodua World Children’s Day is aimed at securing the future of our children through a well packaged and all inclusive celebration. Osun State is trying to position our children and youths physically, mentally and intellectually to take advantage of emerging opportunities.